What is the long-term goal of Martin's iron fertilization proposal?
Increase fishing yields
Stimulate oceanic food chains
Create new coral reefs
Sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide
Answer
The long-term goal of Martin's iron fertilization proposal is to mitigate the impacts of climate change by reducing the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Iron fertilization aims to stimulate the growth of phytoplankton in nutrient-limited ocean regions. This process encourages phytoplankton to absorb CO2 during photosynthesis, ultimately removing it from the atmosphere.
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